Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Three Quarter Pave Band with an Open Basket

Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Three Quarter Pave Band with an Open Basket

An oval cut lab grown diamond held in double claws above an open basket, on a slim band pave set with small round diamonds. The pave runs down the shoulders and around the sides of the shank, then stops before it reaches the base. The bottom quarter of the band is left as plain polished metal.

That stopping point is a practical decision, not a saving. A ring is resized at the base of the shank, where a jeweler cuts the band and adds or removes metal. If pave runs the whole way round there is nowhere to cut without disturbing stones, and a full pave ring often cannot be resized more than half a size in either direction. Leaving the last quarter plain means this ring can be adjusted properly for the rest of its life, and the gap is under the finger where nobody sees it.

Center stone details

• Shape: Oval cut, elongated brilliant
• Stone type: Lab grown diamond, IGI certified
• Carat weight: 2, 3, 4 or 5 carat, selected at checkout
• Color grade: E
• Clarity grade: VVS2
• Cut and polish: Excellent make, excellent luster
• Setting: Four double claw prongs on an open basket that lets light in from beneath
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Accent stone details

• Round brilliant cut lab grown diamonds pave set along three quarters of the shank
• Set in fine beads with a milgrain free polished edge
• Matched to the center stone in color and clarity
• The lower quarter of the band is left plain to allow resizing

Band details

The shank is slim and rounded on the inside for comfort, rising very slightly into the shoulders where it meets the basket. The pave sits flush in the top surface so the band still feels smooth when you run a finger along it.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Rose gold makes the white pave stand out sharply against the warm shank, which is the version shown here. Yellow gold gives a softer contrast. White gold and sterling silver blend the pave into the band so it reads as one continuous line of light up to the stone.

Ring size

This ring is available in a full range of US sizes. Select your size at checkout. If you are unsure of the size, contact us and we will help you measure at home before the ring is made.

Custom orders

We make every ring to order, which means the design can be adjusted. Ask us for full eternity pave, a hidden halo beneath the oval, single claws instead of double, a plain shank, a different centre shape or a matching wedding band. Write to us through https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact and a member of our team will reply with drawings and a quote.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the pave stop before the bottom of the band?
So the ring can be resized. The base of the shank is where a jeweler cuts to change the size, and it needs to be free of stones. Leaving it plain keeps the ring adjustable for life.

What is an open basket?
It is the cage of metal under the stone, built with open sides rather than a solid wall. Light enters the diamond from underneath as well as from above, which makes the stone brighter, especially in a large carat weight.

Why double claws on an oval?
An oval has two narrow ends that are its most vulnerable points. Paired claws spread the grip across a wider area of the stone so no single point takes all the pressure.

Does an oval look bigger than a round of the same weight?
Yes. An oval spreads its weight over a longer surface, so it presents a noticeably larger face for the same carat, and the elongated outline lengthens the finger.

Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond?
Yes. A lab grown diamond has the same carbon crystal structure, hardness, refractive index and fire as a mined diamond. The only difference is that it was grown in a controlled environment rather than pulled from the ground.

Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. An IGI certificate for the center stone is included with every order at no additional cost.

How do I clean a pave band?
Warm water, a drop of dish soap and a soft toothbrush, then rinse and dry. Pay attention to the underside of the pave where lotion collects, since that is what dulls small stones.

Why buy a lab grown diamond

A lab grown diamond gives you the same optical and physical properties as a mined stone at a far better price for the size and quality. Because the growth conditions are controlled, high color and high clarity stones like the E VVS2 used here are available in large carat weights that would be rare and costly in mined goods. It is also a traceable choice, with a known origin and no mining footprint.

Our services

• IGI certificate of the center stone included free with every ring
• Made to order in the metal, carat weight and size you choose
• Full range of US ring sizes
• Custom design and matching wedding bands on request
• Hand finishing and quality inspection before dispatch
• Secure insured worldwide shipping

About Mapple Gems

Mapple Gems is a fine jewelry maker based in Surat, India, a city that has cut and polished diamonds for generations. We design and build every piece in our own workshop, from setting the center stone to the final polish, which lets us control quality at each step and offer custom work that larger retailers cannot. We work only with lab grown diamonds and responsibly sourced gemstones.

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